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Central wharf with ferries steps away.

Where ships dock

  • Queens Wharf (Shed 10)
  • Princes Wharf

Getting to town

Queens Wharf is in the CBD, a short walk from Britomart station and the Downtown Ferry Terminal.

Ferries to Waiheke Island and Devonport leave next door.

Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.

Money & entry

Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD). Cards are accepted almost everywhere.

Entry: U.S. citizens arriving by cruise ship must have an NZeTA before the ship departs for New Zealand, even if staying aboard. It costs NZD 17 (app) or NZD 23 (website), plus the NZD 100 International Visitor Levy. Answer "visiting," not "transit." (Immigration New Zealand, checked Oct 2026.)

Top sights nearby

  • Sky Tower
  • Viaduct Harbour
  • Waiheke Island (ferry)
  • Devonport (ferry)

Beaches

  • Mission Bay (bus)

Safety & tips

  • Have your NZeTA before boarding.
  • NZ biosecurity is strict: declare food.
  • Waiheke wineries make a good day.

Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.

⏰ Back to the ship on time

Check ferry return times.

Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.

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